The highest that a man can attain is to be able to do.

Awakening begins when a man realizes that he is going nowhere and does not know where to go.

The evolution of man is the evolution of his consciousness, and 'consciousness' cannot evolve unconsciously. The evolution of man is the evolution of his will, and 'will' cannot evolve involuntarily.

If you meditate and the Devil comes, make the Devil meditate.

Two things in life are infinite; the stupidity of man and the mercy of God.

It is only by grounding our awareness in the living sensation of our bodies that the 'I Am,' our real presence, can awaken.

Never think of results, just do!

Conscious faith is freedom. Emotional faith is slavery. Mechanical faith is foolishness.

He who has gotten rid of the disease of "tomorrow" has a chance of achieving what he is here for.

Without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave.

One of the best means for arousing the wish to work on yourself is to realize that you may die at any moment. But first you must learn how to keep it in mind.

In order to answer the question “Where am I going?” you need to use your strong point and strengthen your weak point

The ability to make wise choices is the most valuable skill a person can develop.

I will never understand the determination behind a fake personality

My Illusionist, will you take me into a world filled with timeless magic?

Memory is deceptive because it is colored by today's events.

It's not the mathematical skill that's critical to winning; it's the discipline of being able to stick to the system.

New rumors that Saddam Hussein is planning to flee to a castle in Libya with 10 billion dollars. Now President Bush doesn't know whether to nuke him or give him a tax cut.

Thank you for seeing me on the days when I couldn't see myself.

I think those who have a terminal illness and are in great pain should have the right to choose to end their own life, and those that help them should be free from prosecution.

Muslim immigrants like himself encounter prejudice here [in U.S.] but also find political and religious freedom.